What are 'reservoirs' of disease and Which reservoirs play the greatest role in spreading MRSA in households?
Reservoirs of disease:-
Reservoirs are animals ,human and environment Where the infectious agent lives and further multiples and grows. It may or may not be the source from which an agent is transferred to a host.Ex:-
Environmental surfaces is served as Reservoirs for transmission, household items were not just being passively contaminated with S aureus and MRSA by family members, but were playing an active role in helping spread the bacteria from one family member to another. In some cases, household item was only the possible source of contamination .Ex:- In household sharing a room or bath towel.
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